Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The risk of hantavirus for the wider European public is currently assessed as LOW, according to the latest evaluation by the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
From the very first notifications, the European Commission has coordinated the response, including most recently the repatriation flights for EU citizens.
Four flights operated yesterday under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism — applying strict health protocols to protect passengers, crew, and operational staff.
Key points from this update:
🟢The risk for the general European public is low
🛡️ Health coordination and protocols applied throughout with ECDC on the ground to provide expert advice
✈️ 4 repatriation flights coordinated over the weekend under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, under strict infection prevention and control measures
🇪🇸 EU actively supported evacuations conducted by Spain
📢 The European Commission will continue to communicate verified updates as the situation evolves. The Commission is working closely with Member States and international partners to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of EU citizens.
The World Health Organisation has assessed the risk of a hantavirus outbreak to the European public as low, according to the latest news. The European Commission has been actively involved in disaster response, coordinating repatriation flights for EU citizens over the weekend. These efforts reflect a commitment to global health news and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
The risk of hantavirus for the wider European public is currently assessed as LOW, according to the latest evaluation by the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
From the very first notifications, the European Commission has coordinated the response, including most recently the repatriation flights for EU citizens.
Four flights operated yesterday under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism — applying strict health protocols to protect passengers, crew, and operational staff.
Key points from this update:
🟢The risk for the general European public is low
🛡️ Health coordination and protocols applied throughout with ECDC on the ground to provide expert advice
✈️ 4 repatriation flights coordinated over the weekend under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, under strict infection prevention and control measures
🇪🇸 EU actively supported evacuations conducted by Spain
📢 The European Commission will continue to communicate verified updates as the situation evolves. The Commission is working closely with Member States and international partners to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of EU citizens.
The World Health Organisation has assessed the risk of a hantavirus outbreak to the European public as low, according to the latest news. The European Commission has been actively involved in disaster response, coordinating repatriation flights for EU citizens over the weekend. These efforts reflect a commitment to global health news and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
